CJP protest LIVE: ‘Legal cockroaches’ to demand Bar Council chairman Manan Mishra's resignation over NALSAR row
CJP protest LIVE: ‘Legal cockroaches’ will hold a protest against Bar Council of India (BCI) chairman Manan Mishra at 10am today, Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) co-convenor Saurav Das announced on Wednesday.
The Legal Cockroaches protest is set to take place at 10am today, August 20th, at the Bar Council of India (BCI) headquarters in New Delhi. The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) co-convenor Saurav Das announced the protest on Wednesday, demanding that BCI chairman Manan Mishra resign. Das emphasized the importance of accountability and high standards of conduct in office, and highlighted a recent demand from the All India Young Advocates Association for Mishra's resignation.
Mishra's decision to direct state bar councils not to enroll the current NALSAR University of Law graduates as advocates has sparked controversy. The BCI subsequently withdrew the directive, citing widespread student innocence and a threat of protest from the CJP's Abhijeet Dipke. Chief Justice of India Surya Kant criticized the BCI's actions, stating that they have no place in interfering with students' right to protest.
The Supreme Court has also admitted a petition seeking directions to prevent the BCI from issuing such directives in the future. Mishra apologized for any hurt caused by his words or communications, acknowledging the importance of students' feelings and concerns.
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